How to get from Riverside to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Riverside to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Riverside to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Riverside station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

179min$12.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Riverside
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Riverside
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Riverside to South Elgin by bus and train via 331, UP-W and 801

To get from Riverside to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 331 bus from 1st/Ridgewood/Forest station to 5th/Main station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

190min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 331
331
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from 1st/Ridgewood/Forest
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st/Ridgewood/Forest
    ID 6638
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th/Main
    ID 8073
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maywood
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Riverside to South Elgin
The distance between Riverside, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 61.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside to South Elgin by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Riverside

Riverside is located at Riverside, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 1st/Ridgewood/Forest.

Train stations close to Riverside:

  • Lavergne
  • Brookfield
  • Harlem Avenue

Bus stations close to Riverside:

  • 1st/Ridgewood/Forest
  • Ogden/Joliet Ave.
  • Ogden/Prescott
Public transit stations close to South Elgin, South Elgin

South Elgin is located at East State Street, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is La Fox St & Prairie St.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

  • La Fox St & Prairie St
  • Spring St & Collins St
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)
Related Routes

Alternative route from Riverside to South Elgin by bus and train via 331, UP-W and 801

To get from Riverside to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 331 bus from 1st/Ridgewood/Forest station to 5th/Main station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

190min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 331
331
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from 1st/Ridgewood/Forest
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st/Ridgewood/Forest
    ID 6638
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th/Main
    ID 8073
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maywood
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Riverside to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 331, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct train between Riverside and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Riverside to South Elgin?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1242| Chicago Union Station station near Riverside in Riverside to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Riverside to South Elgin by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Riverside in Riverside and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 2 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Riverside to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1242| Chicago Union Station station near Riverside in Riverside.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Riverside and South Elgin?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Riverside to South Elgin?

    The ride from Riverside to South Elgin costs $12.50.

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